Huntington is a city located in Cabell County West Virginia. Huntington has a 2024 population of 44,850. Huntington is currently declining at a rate of -1.05% annually and its population has decreased by -4.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 46,750 in 2020.
The average household income in Huntington is $62,889 with a poverty rate of 28.81%. The median age in Huntington is 35.4 years: 35.1 years for males, and 35.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Huntington was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,634 | 84.98% |
| Black or African American | 3,324 | 7.13% |
| Two or more races | 2,700 | 5.79% |
| Asian | 670 | 1.44% |
| Other race | 268 | 0.57% |
| Native American | 37 | 0.08% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.01% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 19,411 | 2.23 | 54.4 | 45.6 |
| Non Family | 10,224 | 1.34 | 39.7 | 60.3 |
| Married | 6,251 | 3.14 | 81 | 19 |
| Female | 2,145 | 3.43 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 791 | 3.41 | 60.3 | 39.7 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
54.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,180 | 7.4% |
| Associates Degree | 2,146 | 7.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5,161 | 17.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,358 | 14.79% |
| High School Graduate | 8,038 | 27.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,082 | 3.67% |
| Some College | 6,499 | 22.06% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 25,376 | 22,546 | 8,142 |
| Black | 2,224 | 2,028 | 434 |
| 2+ Races | 1,005 | 874 | 427 |
| Asian | 533 | 444 | 402 |
| Hispanic | 441 | 365 | 171 |
| Other Race | 175 | 171 | 69 |
| Native American | 37 | 28 | 2 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 75.42%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,121 | $45,818 | $39,674 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,618 | $56,066 | $65,940 |
| High School Graduate | $27,846 | $29,294 | $25,948 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,642 | $28,399 | $22,721 |
| Overall | $35,946 | $39,758 | $32,271 |
| Some College | $29,184 | $36,418 | $24,151 |
$35,946
Average Earnings
$39,758
Average Male
$32,271
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.55% of Huntington residents speak only English, while 3.45% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 36,776 | 9,636 | 26.2% |
| Black | 3,116 | 1,504 | 48.27% |
| Multiple | 2,554 | 1,024 | 40.09% |
| Hispanic | 770 | 346 | 44.94% |
| Asian | 666 | 233 | 34.98% |
| Other | 254 | 122 | 48.03% |
| Native | 37 | 7 | 18.92% |
28.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
27.64%
Male Poverty Rate
29.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Huntington is Black, with 48.27% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Huntington is Native, with 18.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.14%. Among those working part-time, it was 40.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.5% |
| High School | 24.75% |
| Some College | 22.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 12.44% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66% |
| Male Unemployed | 43.71% |
| Male Employed | 17.27% |
| Female Employed | 17.2% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,757 | $87,101 |
| Households | $39,066 | $62,889 |
| Married Families | $75,956 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,934 | $39,145 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
2,264
Number of Veterans
2,168
Male Veterans
96
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 814 |
| Second Gulf War | 573 |
| First Gulf War | 441 |
| Korea | 83 |
| World War II | 42 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 626 |
| 35 to 54 | 508 |
| 75+ | 488 |
| 55 to 64 | 439 |
| 18 to 34 | 203 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,081 | 6.25% |
| Black | 95 | 3.47% |
| Asian | 46 | 7.1% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 2.55% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.95%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.95%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.3%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.42%
Born in Huntington
97.79%
Native Born
2.21%
Foreign Born
1.04%
Non Citizen
1.18%
Naturalized
97.79% of Huntington residents were born in the United States, with 70.42% having been born in West Virginia. 1.04% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 42,475 | -475 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 42,950 | -475 | -1.09% |
| 2027 | 43,425 | -475 | -1.08% |
| 2026 | 43,900 | -475 | -1.07% |
| 2025 | 44,375 | -475 | -1.06% |
| 2024 | 44,850 | -475 | -1.05% |
| 2023 | 45,325 | -309 | -0.68% |
| 2022 | 45,634 | -581 | -1.26% |
| 2021 | 46,215 | -535 | -1.14% |
| 2020 | 46,750 | 1,536 | 3.4% |
| 2019 | 45,214 | -626 | -1.37% |
| 2018 | 45,840 | -1,058 | -2.26% |
| 2017 | 46,898 | -827 | -1.73% |
| 2016 | 47,725 | -627 | -1.3% |
| 2015 | 48,352 | -311 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 48,663 | -357 | -0.73% |
| 2013 | 49,020 | -207 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 49,227 | -41 | -0.08% |
| 2011 | 49,268 | -16 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 49,284 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 51,475 | -3,369 | -6.14% |
| 1990 | 54,844 | -8,840 | -13.88% |
| 1980 | 63,684 | -10,631 | -14.31% |
| 1970 | 74,315 | -9,312 | -11.14% |
| 1960 | 83,627 | -2,726 | -3.16% |
| 1950 | 86,353 | 7,517 | 9.53% |
| 1940 | 78,836 | 3,264 | 4.32% |
| 1930 | 75,572 | 25,395 | 50.61% |
| 1920 | 50,177 | 19,016 | 61.02% |
| 1910 | 31,161 | 19,238 | 161.35% |
| 1900 | 11,923 | 1,815 | 17.96% |
| 1890 | 10,108 | 6,934 | 218.46% |
| 1880 | 3,174 | -39,301 | -92.53% |